By Lynett Falkner, Guest Columnist
Looking for a healthier lifestyle that won’t break the bank? The Appalachian Lady Homesteaders have rediscovered the power of the earth, and they’re sharing it with all members.
These resourceful women have swapped out store-bought medicines for handcrafted remedies made from wild-foraged herbs and time-tested recipes. From natural pain relievers to healing salves and soothing creams, each board member presented a unique, powerful alternative to conventional medicine.
When you craft your own tinctures and ointments, you’re not just saving money, you’re choosing pure, chemical-free healing straight from the land.
May workshop:
Foraging and fungi
ALH members enjoy access to exclusive, hands-on workshops that teach essential homesteading skills, and they fill up fast. With most workshops reaching capacity and wait lists growing, be sure to arrive early at our next meeting to secure your spot. Don’t miss the chance to learn, create and connect with your fellow homesteading ladies.
Upcoming workshop topics and meeting dates are listed on our website, MyALH.org.
In May, participants took a field trip to President Tammi Smith’s homestead for a foraging adventure, learning to identify common herbs growing wild right in their own backyards. With trowels in hand, the ladies dug up a few herbal treasures to transplant back home and start their own medicinal gardens.
After a relaxing sack lunch under the trees, the learning continued with member Megan leading a fascinating session on mushroom cultivation. Each participant planted two varieties of mushrooms in grow bags – Lion’s Mane and Red Reishi – then inoculated a log
with Shiitake plugs. Now the fun begins as everyone waits to see their mushrooms sprout into delicious, homegrown food for their families.
Come connect with us
Are you new to the area and ready to level up your homesteading skills? Do you need to meet with other inspiring women who think like you do?
Then don’t miss out on the Appalachian Lady Homesteaders’ next presentation on “Fermenting Food at Home” on June 19. Join us for an engaging experience where you’ll discover the incredible healing power of fermented foods – how to make them and how they can transform your health from the inside out.
This ladies-only club typically meets from 6-8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church of Murphy, 517 Hiwassee St. in Murphy.
Note: In June, the group will meet the third Thursday, June 19. All ladies age 13 and up are welcome.
Details: Visit MyALH.org; email information@myalh.org; or write Appalachian Landy Homesteaders, P.O. Box 76, Murphy, NC 28906.
The writer is communications director for Appalachian Lady Homesteaders.